ArthurDocter

Arthur Docter, age 81, of Jenison, went to Glory on Sunday, February 3, 2013 and is now face to face in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Art was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. He built a wonderful marriage and family through whom his Christian legacy lives on. He is missed and honored by his wife of 61 years, Edith; their children, Arlene and Bruce Helder, John and Dawn Docter, Donna and Bob Driesenga, Jo and Jim Van Huis, Art and Wendy Docter, Carol and Larry Huttinga, Sharon and Tim Vander Kodde, Jim and Lori Docter, Beth and Gary Bouwman, Lisa VanDenTop; 70 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Hank and Gert Docter, Alvina and Al Bakker, Hilly and Henry Hoekstra, Al and Joyce Docter, Sharyn Docter, Hennie Docter; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bart Zandstra, Sadie Knoper, Betty and John Templeman, Ben and Diane Zandstra; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday 11am at Cornerstone United Reformed Church, 6442 36th Ave., Hudsonville with Rev. Philip Vos officiating. Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Wednesday from 4-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Right to Life. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com.